Elisa and her family have a deep connection to the land and their vineyards, which have been a part of their family for generations. They understand the importance of taking care of the soil and the environment to preserve the terroir and produce high-quality wines. The Gueneau estate’s vineyards are located on steep slopes that Read More
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Women Producers Month – Samantha Sheehan
POE is a winery that places a strong emphasis on producing wines that showcase the unique terroir of California, while also drawing inspiration from the wines of Burgundy and Champagne. Founder Samantha Sheehan’s goal is to create wines that are both alluring and age-worthy, with minimal intervention and never any additives. The winery produces a Read More
Women Producers Month – Manaresi
When venturing to the Manaresi winery in the hills outside of Bologna, you will usually be welcomed by Fabio Bottonelli with a warm smile. He will happily show off their gorgeous vineyard sites overlooking the capital of Emilia-Romagna. You will eventually find Donatella, either tending to the vines on her beautiful hillsides, or precisely monitoring Read More
Biodynamic Bordeaux
Château La Grolet – Côtes de Bourg ‘Origines’, Bordeaux. Positioned in the Côtes de Bourg on the Gironde’s right bank, directly across from esteemed Margaux, Château La Grolet owns the distinction of being part of the mere 1.4% of Bordeaux producers to be certified biodynamic. The Hubert family, stewards of the land in the truest Read More
Gifting a Glass of Elegance
2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baròncole: 97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo. The Chianti Classico Riserva from San Giusto a Rentennano is a textbook expression of the appellation. We’ve been waiting for the new vintage to arrive and it’s finally at the shop just in time for the holidays. Located in the Monti district of Gaiole Read More
Sipping Our Way Into Autumn
So, do I want red or white? Settling into the fall groove, sometimes we just want to sip something tasty but not too big or complicated. We still have warm days here and there, and perhaps the food we’re preparing at home isn’t yet as complex as our meal planning during the colder months. What’s Read More